Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 24, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 So I just got back from the ASMED clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. I must say the experience was amazing. After doing tons of research and looking at different clinic results I finally decided on using Dr.Koray Erdogan. I will admit that travelling to Turkey to get an HT was a huge fear for me and I gotta admit I was scared shitless. But all that changed once I landed and got picked up from the airport by the Asmed driver. The drivers and ladies at the clinic make you feel so comfortable that any fear I had before was gone. At no time did I feel unsafe or uncomfortable. The first night I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel which was pretty amazing. The hotel is very classy and has a great restaurant with amazing food. The next 3 nights I booked the Asmed clinic for my stay which was very convenient but not as comfortable as the hotel. The clinic itself is state of the art, super clean and really quite amazing. The ladies that work there are nothing short of amazing. They constantly make you feel comfortable and are always checking to see if you need anything. I can't say enough good things about them. As for the operation, it wasn't bad at all. The only discomfort you really get is from the initial injections. My procedure was over 2 days, the first was 2400 grafts and the second day was 2010 grafts. Dr.Koray Erdogan definitely brings a presence when he enters the room and he makes you feel confident that you're in good hands. You can also tell he's a perfectionist and expects nothing but the best. Anyway I'm keeping this short and sweet, for anyone contemplating going to Turkey for an HT, I can honestly say I'm so happy I decided to and like I mentioned before at no time did I ever feel uncomfortable. I 100% recommend The Asmed Clinic to anyone who's wanting an HT, I strongly believe this is one of the best clinics out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 24, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 Day 3- Loving the hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thatoldchestnut Posted February 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wow, 4.4k grafts (even with your fine, blonde hair) on top of that starting point is going to lead to a pretty amazing head of hair. Dr. Erdogan is one of the GOAT when it comes to FUE imo, try and relax now and wait for the fun to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks man! I'm really hoping so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted February 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Will definitely look forward to watching this result develop ! Out of interest are you currently taking finasteride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just started with the procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted February 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Fuck me thas alot of grafts for that amount of loss!! That said although you can never guarantee a great result I'd say it's as good odds as you could get on this result being outstanding!! Congrats on the procedure and grow well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Personally I was hoping for a large number of grafts and I got it. So I'm hoping for some serious density improvements, finger crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted February 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm sure you will get it!! Erdogan has some amazing results and hardly amy if any bad ones!! Looking forward to seeing that lions mane in a years time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted February 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hahaha I'll keep you posted on the progress of the Lions mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 2, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm now on day 9 from my first procedure. Can anyone offer an opinion on how I'm looking. Am I on track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 Can anyone please off some opinions on how I'm looking at almost 6 weeks post op. I'm not going to lie I'm slightly worried at how much shock loss I've had. My hair looks 10 times worse than it did before the procedure. I know that some of my hair was thinning before the procedure so Dr.Koray Erdogan had me start Proscar at the same time as the procedure at 1.25mg daily so I'm hoping the hairs grow back stronger. But is this much shock loss normal?? Any input would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 The amount of shock loss varies between patients. I'd say while you have a lot of shock loss, it's normal for having that many grafts and starting finasteride. I'd be confident that it'll grow back stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 I certainly hope so. Have you ever seen shock loss this bad before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 I certainly hope so. Have you ever seen shock loss this bad before? Yes. It's common after a large procedure as well as after first starting finasteride. Give it time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 26, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 I really appreciate your response...just trying to hold it together lol. Didn't realize how stressful this recovery process would be...especially when you start seeing your hair fall out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 I really appreciate your response...just trying to hold it together lol. Didn't realize how stressful this recovery process would be...especially when you start seeing your hair fall out No prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jtown Posted March 26, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 From what i've read, your loss falls within the parameters of normal procedure. Keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SanDiegan Posted March 27, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 don't worry man, its all normal. I've had 4700 grafts on Feb 15 and experienced shock loss as well. Now its looking worse than the before but it will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shera Posted March 27, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Ponchik, Congratulations on your hair transplant, I'm sure you will have a great result...........in time. Be positive and try not to get worked up, no great change will happen overnight. As for your concerns about shock loss, check out the thread below where Spex's posts will hopefully clarify any concerns you have. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/139893-when-does-shock-loss-return.html All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 27, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 don't worry man, its all normal. I've had 4700 grafts on Feb 15 and experienced shock loss as well. Now its looking worse than the before but it will get better. / San Diego, you're not concerned at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ponchik Posted March 27, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Ponchik, Congratulations on your hair transplant, I'm sure you will have a great result...........in time. Be positive and try not to get worked up, no great change will happen overnight. As for your concerns about shock loss, check out the thread below where Spex's posts will hopefully clarify any concerns you have. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/139893-when-does-shock-loss-return.html All the best. Shera, thanks for the link and Ive actually read his shock loss posts but for some reason now matter how much I read it doesn't really put my mind at ease...especially when you see the word "permanent", that word freaks me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member sutureless Posted March 27, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 Things will work out for good, you will have great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ediee02 Posted March 27, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 I am at Asmed now. Just completed day 1 of blood work and tests. They drew in the hairline and I'm hoping it goes great! You look like you will have a great result! 4000 Grafts with Asmed http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186536-4500-grafts-dr-koray-asmed.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SanDiegan Posted March 28, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) /San Diego, you're not concerned at all? no I'm not concerned because I trust Dr. Erdogan 100%. That's why I chose him and I know that the result will be great. I also research a lot and it is all normal. The real reason of that is not the shock loss. Since you had thousands of holes and serious injections on your head, the blood circulation is weak around that area and that prevents your native hair to grow. So actually its not a shock loss. Make sure you get your fin daily. In my case its already getting better each day. Be patient and don't think about your hair at least for 4 months. At the end you will realize that you freaked out for nothing. Edited March 28, 2017 by SanDiegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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